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West London Free School
241 King Street, London, W6 9LP, Hammersmith and Fulham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.8 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
921
Capacity
920
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school excels in academic performance, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 4% nationally and a strong 91% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Additionally, 89% of pupils progress to university, with over half attending top-third institutions. The school enjoys a high LocaleIQ score, indicating it is better than 90% of schools in the area, making it a compelling choice for parents seeking a strong secondary education.
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Last inspected: 21 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 69.2 | Top 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 91% | Top 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 85% | Top 5% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 89% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 81% | Top 2% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 89% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 58% | Top 20% |
Based on 109 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British32.5%
White Other21.0%
Black African11.6%
Mixed Other7.4%
Other7.1%
Mixed W+Asian4.6%
Black Caribbean2.9%
Asian Other2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Asian Chinese1.1%
White Irish1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.49252, -0.23784 · W6 9LP
School details
Local authorityHammersmith and Fulham
RegionLondon
URN136750
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.wlfs.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is West London Free School rated by Ofsted?
West London Free School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 June 2022.
Is West London Free School a good school?
West London Free School scores 89.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at West London Free School in GCSEs?
West London Free School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 69.2. 91% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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